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Nov 5, 2020
5 min

The right to drive for people with hearing loss

One of the most common questions people who are deaf receive is whether or not they can drive. And how? The worldwide misconception that ...

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5 ways deaf and hearing cultures are different

ConnectHear

Oct 20, 2020
3 min

5 ways deaf and hearing cultures are different

Being Deaf is about more than just if one can hear or not. Find out how different their history, culture and language is from the hearing.

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International Week of the Deaf: an important recognition for the Deaf community

ConnectHear

Oct 2, 2020
5 min

International Week of the Deaf: an important recognition for the Deaf community

ConnectHear celebrates the last and historic week of September for the deaf and hard of hearing with the Deaf community.

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ConnectHear

Sep 7, 2020
5 min

All about cochlear implants

A detailed guide to explain what cochlear implants are, what are their working mechanism, and how you can use this to help support the deaf.

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ConnectHear

Aug 21, 2020
4 min

What are hearing aids?

Learn everything you want to know about hearing aids from here: how do they work? what are the different styles? what are some features?

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3 most important ways Deaf people communicate

ConnectHear

Aug 18, 2020
3 min

3 most important ways Deaf people communicate

Educate yourself on the diverse tools D/deaf people use to communicate with other people.

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Everything you need to know about sign language

ConnectHear

Aug 11, 2020
6 min

Everything you need to know about sign language

Sign language is a natural and visual form of language that Deaf people use to communicate. But what exactly is it? Learn in-depth here.

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5 most famous Deaf and hard of hearing characters in pop culture

ConnectHear

Aug 5, 2020
4 min

5 most famous Deaf and hard of hearing characters in pop culture

Let’s explore some of the most famous characters in pop fiction who are Deaf and hard of hearing.

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ConnectHear

Jul 24, 2020
3 min

Here is why we need more signing stores

First sign language store opens in Japan. Here, learn why there should be more deaf-accessible and inclusive stores around the world.

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10 easy tips for communicating with Deaf people

ConnectHear

Jul 22, 2020
5 min

10 easy tips for communicating with Deaf people

A person’s inability to hear should not be a barrier to successful communication. Here are some tips on how you can interact with the deaf.

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5 successful people who prove that deafness is not a disability

ConnectHear

Jul 20, 2020
5 min

5 successful people who prove that deafness is not a disability

Learn about some famous deaf movie stars, award winners, and personalities who went on to prove that for the deaf, the sky’s not the limit.

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Basic, everyday phrases in sign language that you should know

ConnectHear

Jul 14, 2020
2 min

Basic, everyday phrases in sign language that you should know

Everyone should be able to understand sign language and to help you with this task, we have compiled a list of common sign language phrases.

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10 things hearing people should definitely not be saying to the deaf

Marium Nadeem

Jul 31, 2019
3 min

10 things hearing people should definitely not be saying to the deaf

The next time you are with or around a person who is affected by hearing loss, here are some things you should be mindful of.

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Understanding deaf culture: The right way

Marium Nadeem

Jul 24, 2019
2 min

Understanding deaf culture: The right way

Busting damaging Deaf stereotypes that our mainstream hearing society subscribes to on a daily basis.

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